Pomegranate Guacamole: A Tropical Fiesta!
A vibrant pomegranate guacamole bursts with fresh cilantro and lime for a delightful tropical twist.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe hass avocados (halved, seeded and peeled)
- 1 large or 2 small limes (juiced)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large jalapeño (seeded + chopped)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- arils from 1 pomegranate
- salt (to taste)
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 4 inch yellow plantains (sliced into 1/2 rounds)
- oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Add the avocado halves to a medium mixing bowl. Squeeze lime juice over the avocados and toss gently to coat. Add the cumin. Lightly mash the avocados with a fork, keeping them chunky.
- Fold in the chopped jalapeño, cilantro, pomegranate arils, and a pinch of salt. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
- Heat about an inch of oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the plantain slices for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Transfer the fried plantain slices to a cutting board. Using the back of a wooden spoon, smash them down into flat, round disks.
- Return the smashed plantains to the hot oil and fry for another 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with chili salt (if desired). Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use ripe Hass avocados for the creamiest texture.
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
- Fry plantain chips just before serving for maximum crispiness.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to your personal taste preference. Allergens: Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
- Fry plantain chips just before serving for maximum crispiness.
- Adjust salt and lime juice to your personal taste preference. Allergens: Soybeans. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.